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ABSTRACT The vegetation of Hazarganji-Chiltan and Takatu Hill were studied in November, 1989 by Quadrat method. Three plant communities were recognized, namely Juniperus macropoda, Ephedra nebrodensis, Daphne oleoides community, Sophora griffithii, Artimisia maritima community Juniperus macropoda, Perovskia abrotanoides community First two communities were found the best for food and shelter of Markhor-Hazarganji and Chiltan in summer and winter seasons. The third community was found in the habitat of Markhor in Takatu hills, which needed protection against biotic interference. On the basis of this investigation, Takatu hill is recommended as a new national park for the province.